Resident Evil Requiem feels difficult to categorize because it is not trying to blend horror and action. This breakdown explains how the game separates them into two complete emotional experiences, and why that choice is intentional.

Capcom’s next mainline Resident Evil isn’t trying to shock you.
Here’s why Resident Evil Requiem feels like a reset for the franchise, how the dual protagonist structure changes everything, and why Leon’s role matters far more than nostalgia.